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Buildings in the makings - report

4 January 2019

Buildings in the
Making: A Sociological Exploration of Architecture in the Context of Health and
Social Care

The research project
examines the work of architects who design and develop buildings for health and
social care, focusing on the design of buildings for dementia and later life
care. Although not health nor social care professionals, architects are often employed
to create settings where care takes place. A better understanding of their work
therefore offers an important path for research.

To this end initial
scoping interviews were conducted with 26 architectural professionals.
Observational research was then conducted, working with nine architectural
practices, following design projects as case studies over a period of 10-18
months, exploring how designs evolve over time.

This included observing
design reviews, design team meetings, site meetings, and public and user
consultations. Further interviews were conducted with architects, clients, developers
and building contractors involved in these projects.

This report
summarises the key findings of the research and is intended for those involved
in the commissioning, design and construction of buildings for later life care.

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